Warrawong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,136 recorded in this period, compared with 1,111 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warrawong
Warrawong is a coastal suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, approximately 9 kilometres south of the Wollongong central business district. Situated within the City of Wollongong local government area (postcode 2502), the suburb is positioned on a peninsula between the western shore of Lake Illawarra and the Tasman Sea. The area is characterized by a diverse demographic profile, reflecting a history of industrial employment and post-war migration. It serves as a significant residential and commercial hub for the surrounding southern suburbs of Wollongong.
The suburb functions as a primary retail center for the local region, anchored by the Westfield Warrawong shopping complex. Local amenities include various educational facilities, community health services, and recreational access to the foreshores of Lake Illawarra, which is popular for fishing and water-based activities. Historically, Warrawong’s development was closely tied to the expansion of the nearby Port Kembla steelworks during the mid-20th century. While formerly known as a working-class residential area for industrial laborers, the suburb has seen gradual urban renewal, balancing its industrial heritage with modern commercial growth and residential density.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from retail store | 180 | 189 |
| Malicious damage to property | 89 | 86 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 78 | 57 |
| Fraud | 66 | 45 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 64 | 41 |
| Breach bail conditions | 61 | 37 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 59 | 55 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 58 | 39 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 55 | 53 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 47 | 42 |
| Trespass | 43 | 40 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 38 | 37 |
| Other theft | 36 | 55 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 36 | 50 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 27 | 22 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 35 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 24 | 31 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 17 | 23 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,659 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.